Tech Break (Video)

Patrick Norton and Ryan Shrout discuss the issues that the PC version of Forza Horizon 3 has been having, and a possible explanation for its poor performance. The product might have been cut/pasted lazily from the XB1 console version.

Full episode can be found at twit.tv/twich/385

Hosts: Patrick Norton and Ryan Shrout

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Ben Wizner, Director of the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, talks with Leo about Apple's battle with the FBI, the importance of strong encryption, and the surprising public reaction to the debate between security and privacy.

For the full episode, visit twit.tv/tri/268.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Ben Wizner

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Take some time off in your busy day, take a deep breath, and chill out with Outfolded. A puzzle game filled with zen-like music as you make your way through the puzzle maze unfolding your 3-D rectangles.

For the full episode, visit twit.tv/arena119.

Host: Jason Howell

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In addition to defending privacy, the ACLU has played a crucial role in protecting free speech on the Internet. In the 90s, when the Web was in its infancy, Congress passed the Communications Decency Act, which would have regulated the Internet the way the FCC regulates television. Thanks to the ACLU, the US Supreme Court ruled that the CDA was unconstitutional.

For the full episode, visit twit.tv/tri/268.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Ben Wizner

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Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Kevin Marks, and Danny Sullivan talk about Samsung's decision to officially discontinue the Galaxy Note 7 after reports of it exploding contine.

For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/374

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jeff Jarvis

Guests: Kevin Marks and Danny Sullivan

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Russell Holly from VRHeads joins Jason Howell and Ron Richards to discuss the new Virtual Reality system called Modal VR. The company was created by Nolan Bushnell, who created the Atari back in the days of the Atari 2600.

Full episode can be seen at twit.tv/tnt/1618

Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

Guest: Russell Holly

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Kerry Flynn from Mashable joins Jason Howell and Megan Morrone to discuss Facebook Workplace, a version of its platform geared towards business communication and collaboration.

For the full episode visit twit.tv/tnt/1616.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Megan Morrone

Guest: Kerry Flynn

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Microsoft is heading to NYC in late October. But is this a Windows event? A hardware event? Both? What we expect to see ... and what we expect not to see.

Full episode can be seen at twit.tv/ww/487

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Mary Jo Foley

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Leo talks to Ben Wizner, Edward Snowden's Lawyer and the Director of the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project about the balance between safety and privacy. Can legal reforms bring about transparency in government and overreach by the intelligence community? Ben thinks that nothing will ever replace activist journalism as a balance to government power.

For the full episode, visit twit.tv/tri/268.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Ben Wizner

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Jason Howell and Megan Morrone talk to Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica about his review of the upcoming Playstation virtual reality headset and the highlights from the Oculus Connect 3 conference. Read Sam's article on Ars Technica

For the full episode, visit twit.tv/tnt/1615.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Megan Morrone

Guest: Sam Machkovech

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